Occupancy Rates

Senior living providers had a remarkably positive 2014, marked by record investments and acquisitions, growing occupancy rates and swelling demand, according to the annual analysis of the largest senior living providers by the Assisted Living Federation of America.

The capital landscape for long-term care continues to rebound, which is good news for operators looking to expand in 2012 and beyond, analyst Michael Hargrave told McKnight's Online Expo participants Wednesday.

Second quarter occupancy rates in the seniors housing sector remained identical to a year ago - 88%. But rent growth showed a slight improvement, according to data released Wednesday by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry.